Paul Givan3 Feb 2026Christianity will remain central to religious education - GivanThe minister adds that the RE syllabus will change to include other main religions and philosophical traditions.3 Feb 20267 Jan 2026Givan backs campaign to delay children's smartphone useParents are being encouraged to wait to give their child a smartphone until they are 14.7 Jan 202619 Dec 2025Education minister says he will spend extra money on teachers' payGivan was seeking approval to spend extra money by issuing a ministerial direction.19 Dec 202512 Dec 2025Nazareth House pupils will move to different school in New YearThe aim is to have the Nazareth House school community return to learning on their own site by half-term break in February 2026.12 Dec 202510 Dec 2025Finance minister confident on multi-year budgetMinisters have failed to agree a multi-year budget since 2011.10 Dec 20257 Dec 2025Letters reveal tensions at Stormont over money allocation Ministers are due to discuss funding issues this week, in what is known as a monitoring round.7 Dec 202528 Nov 2025Schools told to continue providing RE based on 'holy scriptures'Paul Givan's letter follows a court judgement that the Christian focused RE taught in Northern Ireland was unlawful.28 Nov 202527 Nov 2025NI schools were closed during storm without ministerial approval Schools were closed during Storm Amy without prior approval from the Education Minister Paul Givan or officials.27 Nov 202525 Nov 2025Education Minister Paul Givan's Israel trip cost almost £4,000The Israeli government paid just under £4,000 to bring the Education Minister Paul Givan to the country.25 Nov 2025...
